Directed by:
Nicholas RayScreenplay:
Philip YordanComposer:
Miklós RózsaCast:
Jeffrey Hunter, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell, Viveca Lindfors, Rita Gam, Harry Guardino, Rip Torn, Royal Dano, Robert Ryan, Guy Rolfe, Antonio Mayans (more)VOD (1)
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Nicholas Ray's lavish and beautifully constructed epic about the life of Jesus of Nazareth. "King of Kings" is built upon a series of narrative parallels and contrasts between Jesus and Barrabas. The film portrays the thief as a rebel leader of the Jewish resistance; unlike Jesus, who preaches a message of peace, Barrabas advocates violence as a means to an end. By building his drama around this religious and philosophical conflict, Ray establishes a tension that defamiliarizes this well-known story. (official distributor synopsis)
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Wide-Screen Spectaculars: El Cid / Ben-Hur / King of Kings
Sound Track Music
Label: Pye Golden Guinea Records
Year: 1962
Country: UK
Format: LP, digital
Length: 43:17
| 1. | SIDE A: BEN-HUR: Prelude | 03:39 | |
| 2. | Love Theme | 02:49 | |
| 3. | Victory Parade | 02:18 | |
| 4. | Miracle And Finale | 03:29 | |
| 5. | EL CID: Overture | 03:30 | |
| 6. | Palace Music | 01:14 | |
| 7. | Legend And Epilogue | 05:04 | |
| 8. | SIDE B: KING OF KINGS: King Of Kings Theme | 02:41 | |
| 9. | Nativity | 04:44 | |
| 10. | Miracles Of Christ | 05:55 | |
| 11. | Salome's Dance | 02:45 | |
| 12. | Way Of The Cross | 01:40 | |
| 13. | Resurrection And Finale | 03:29 |
King of Kings
Label: London Records
Year: 1961
Country: Germany
Format: LP
Notes: Performed by Felix Slatkin.
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From "King Of Kings" | Miklós Rózsa | |
| 2. | SIDE B: NOT IN THE FILM: Mandolino |
Theme from "King of Kings" / The Prayer of our Lord from "King of Kings"
Label: MGM Records
Year: 1961
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 04:44
| 1. | SIDE A: Theme From King Of Kings | Miklós Rózsa | 02:25 |
| 2. | SIDE B: The Prayer Of Our Lord | Miklós Rózsa | 02:19 |
King of Kings
Label: MGM Records
Year: 1961
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 41:26
| 1. | SIDE A: Main Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 02:25 |
| 2. | The Holy Of Holies | Miklós Rózsa | 01:24 |
| 3. | Pontius Pilate's Arrival In Jerusalem | Miklós Rózsa | 02:04 |
| 4. | The Virgin Mary | Miklós Rózsa | 01:34 |
| 5. | Nativity | Miklós Rózsa | 02:03 |
| 6. | The Temptation Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 03:04 |
| 7. | John The Baptist | Miklós Rózsa | 01:32 |
| 8. | The Miracles Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 02:35 |
| 9. | Salome's Dance | Miklós Rózsa | 04:03 |
| 10. | SIDE B: Mount Galielee And The Sermon Of The Mount | Miklós Rózsa | 02:51 |
| 11. | The Prayer Of Our Lord | Miklós Rózsa | 02:19 |
| 12. | Christ's Entry Into Jerusalem | Miklós Rózsa | 04:48 |
| 13. | The Way Of The Cross | Miklós Rózsa | 02:57 |
| 14. | The Scourging Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 01:17 |
| 15. | Mary At The Sepulcher | Miklós Rózsa | 02:10 |
| 16. | Resurrection | Miklós Rózsa | 04:20 |
King of Kings
MGM Records Deluxe Edition
Label: MGM Records
Year: 1961
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 41:26
Notes: Deluxe box set including 4 separated pictures of the movie, one hard-cover Book with full movie pictures, information of this film, and full cast & actors.
| 1. | SIDE A: Main Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 02:25 |
| 2. | The Holy Of Holies | Miklós Rózsa | 01:24 |
| 3. | Pontius Pilate's Arrival In Jerusalem | Miklós Rózsa | 02:04 |
| 4. | The Virgin Mary | Miklós Rózsa | 01:34 |
| 5. | Nativity | Miklós Rózsa | 02:03 |
| 6. | The Temptation Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 03:04 |
| 7. | John The Baptist | Miklós Rózsa | 01:32 |
| 8. | The Miracles Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 02:35 |
| 9. | Salome's Dance | Miklós Rózsa | 04:03 |
| 10. | SIDE B: Mount Galielee And The Sermon Of The Mount | Miklós Rózsa | 02:51 |
| 11. | The Prayer Of Our Lord | Miklós Rózsa | 02:19 |
| 12. | Christ's Entry Into Jerusalem | Miklós Rózsa | 04:48 |
| 13. | The Way Of The Cross | Miklós Rózsa | 02:57 |
| 14. | The Scourging Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 01:17 |
| 15. | Mary At The Sepulcher | Miklós Rózsa | 02:10 |
| 16. | Resurrection | Miklós Rózsa | 04:20 |